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D291 KDE

1987 BMW 730

Beige Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,791 mi
Last recorded100,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW 730133,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD291 KDE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 100,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,772 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 100,549 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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D291 KDE is a 1987 BMW 730 in Beige with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 133,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D291 KDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this BMW 730 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D291 KDE registered?

D291 KDE is a 1987 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D291 KDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D291 KDE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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